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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.96, 2,082.28 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.96, 2,082.28 and 414.06 is: 621.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.96 : 2,082.28 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.96/2,082.28 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.96x = 2,082.28 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.96x = 862,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,188.86/1,387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.19

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